LSU got a big late addition to its 2019 recruiting class on Monday, landing the commitment of five-star forward Trendon Watford.
Watford, ranked No. 17 nationally on the 247Sports Composite, chose the Tigers over a final four that also included Indiana, Memphis and Alabama. The 6"9" forward out of Mountain Brook (Ala.) H.S. is the younger brother of former Hoosiers player Christian Watford, who hit one of the most famous shots in Indiana basketball history.
SI.com NBA draft expert Jeremy Woo breaks down Watford’s game and what LSU is getting:
"Watford is a skilled forward who provides frontcourt versatility with his ability to handle, move the ball and knock down shots on the perimeter.